Show Me

I view this blog as a branch of ministry. I pray about the content before it goes out. There are several posts I’ve already written that are just waiting in queue. However, this week I’ve struggled with what to send. This morning as I drank my coffee, I said “Lord, show me.” And just as simple as that, there was the blog post.

The complexity of life is sometimes hard to navigate. Well, who am I kidding? It’s super hard most of the time! Adulting is difficult! Some days, I miss having my mama pick out my clothes for the day, pack my lunch and chauffeur me around. Life was so simple then. All decisions were determined by someone else. My best interests were always considered and placed as top priority.

These days my choices and decisions affect many more people than just myself. That’s a lot of pressure! Pressure likes to include its partner in crime…stress. Stress reeks havoc on the body and mind. Some people lose sleep or carry the tension of stress in their muscles. I carry stress in my hair follicles! Apparently stress is heavy, because my hair usually gives up and falls out if there’s not a quick remedy to the tension and worry. It’s worth saying again…adulting is difficult and the reason why the hair-loss product industry is a three-billion dollar empire!

I’m learning as I get older to really try to take it easy…take matters to God, drink my coffee and calm down! This bit of wisdom could’ve come to me earlier in life but I’m very grateful for it now (my hair is too!) I’ve learned that most issues at hand are not as mountainous as they first appear when I take a step back and just breathe.

I love how God works in this particular area. He is so incredible in that He has given us free will but I don’t want to do anything if He’s not in it. I want to ask Him to show me what the next step is and if He doesn’t respond right away…I’ll gladly wait. I want His best not what I think His best might be. I could easily get my “wants” intertwined with what I assume His will is and then potentially go off course. This is where I’m at right now. I have a big decision to make and it’s not just about the content of this blog. It’s a possible life-changing decision. Again, it would be a domino effect and touch the lives of many. I can’t chance this. I can’t guess what the right answer is. So, I’m waiting for Him to show me. He will. In His perfect timing, He will make it clear. He doesn’t want me to get it wrong either and not just for my sake but for the sake of those I love too. He is my constant and number one fan! He will definitely show me!

Friends, if there’s ever a question or doubt about what to do, just ask Him for guidance. He has the sweetest and most creative ways of revealing His plan for our lives. Your life is always His top priority so you can trust what He has for you. I stand in awe continually of His graciousness, sovereignty and faithfulness. Waiting on an answer is hard to do but so worth it!

Hey girls! Remember you are uniquely made on purpose, for a purpose and for such a time as this. Until next week…